new

Got this at Target today thinking I might return it but I think I really like it. I've been looking at it for a long time. It was the last one and it was clearanced.

my bag

This is the bag I attempted to make. I hate it! I broke two needles while trying to sew it. My sewing machine is still acting funny and doesn't work because I made this pathetic bag. The ribbon handles are already coming off. This is suppose to be like a placemat bag, but I wanted it bigger and so I added a couple of napkins to it. Sounds weird I know. I no longer use it and I'm still looking in every store I go to, for the perfect bag.

Placemat Bag

Ok so I finally made my placemat bag. I needed a new bag for my scriptures and other church books. It works great and I keep getting compliments on it.

Here's what you need:

1 placemat (made of fabric)

2-3 yards (depends on how long you want your handles)grosgrain ribbon or other sturdy trim(found in the by the yard lace)

thread to match

Instructions:

Pin ribbon on the placemat while it lays flat. Start ribbon in the middle so seam will be on the bottom. Make sure you even out the handles. I usually pin it and then hold it up to see if the handles match.

Sew the ribbon tuck under the ends in the middle so they will be on the bottom.

Fold the placemat inside out and sew up the sides.

To get the crease at the bottom so the bag will stand up fold the corner into a triangle and sew across it. The wider you make this the wider your bag will be on the bottom.

Any questions??? Call me!!!

guess

Is this genetic?

and BTW did anyone make a bag??

Looking Back

August was a busy month for most people. We extended the Big Bag project and I know that some of us actually got around to making one. Please post pictures so we can all see. I know Jacqui made a really nice one. 

Looking back even more... I love this picture of Great Grandpa Isaac Newton Haynes. Not too sure who's in the picture with him.

 

Another thing. Please post pictures, tips, ideas for gardening. I know a lot of you have gardens and are good at making things grow.(unlike me) What are some things that you like to can? And what can we can do now to prepare for our next years crop?

Hey Sisters!

Did anyone make a bag? Let's extend it a month. August was crazy!